New Markets

Whether you’re based in Ireland, and you’re interested in setting up a business, or you’re currently trading overseas, and you’d like to expand into Ireland, there are a few things you need to know. In this brief guide, we’ll cover…

For many businesses entering Asia, Singapore is the preferred location to set up and use as their springboard for the region. The choice was for many years between here and Hong Kong, but unless there are very specific reasons otherwise,…

We are pleased to announce the expansion of Stepping Stone to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Our Market Lead, Grant Bateman will lend his 18 years’ experience in the Middle East to provide our core range of Services, Advisory…

At the crossroads between East and West and the centre of Asia, Singapore is a natural location to start and build a business. Government support and encouragement of the startup sector has always been strong: between 2012 and last year,…

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of coming up with a unique business concept and to throw yourself headlong into the development of your great new idea. But whatever industry or sector you’re attempting to disrupt, at…

Many start-ups begin life with the founder sat at a kitchen table or in a home office. But as your new business begins to grow there’s real value in finding a proper HQ for your business and finding an office…

Hong Kong has long been a location that attracts expatriate (expat) talent from around the world. And the wider you can cast your talent net, the more chance you’ll have of creating the best possible team for your Hong Kong-based…

Having now lived in Singapore for over three years, I feel I can speak with some authority on the opportunities for SMEs in Singapore and the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region. The Singapore government is business friendly, it…

Yes… and no, depending on who you’re asking. Having lived in Singapore for over eight years, I certainly agree with its reputation as a foodie’s heaven. For consumers, pricey as it can be, you can pretty much get anything at…